Pier Column

This section defines the circular pier column geometry and properties.

Navigation: Substructure > Pier > Pier Column

For detailed parameter explanations, see the Pier Column Reference.

Steps

Step 1: Navigate to Pier Column

Navigate to Pier > Pier Column in the tree view.

Pier Column navigation

Step 2: Assign Pier Caps

Click the three-dot icon on the Cap cell and set the pier caps according to the project, then enter the column names.

Step 3: Define Column1 Section Data

Click the three-dot icon on the Section Data cell and select Edit.

Enter the following parameters for Column1:

Parameter	Value
Section Length (Starts from Top) [ft]	35.25
Start Section	ColSec_P2
End Section	ColSec_P2

Column1 section data

Step 4: Define Remaining Column Sections

Repeat the previous steps for Column2 and Column3:

Column2:

• Section Length [ft]: 35.25

• Start Section: ColSec_P2

• End Section: ColSec_P2

Column3:

• Section Length [ft]: 30.58

• Start Section: ColSec_P3

• End Section: ColSec_P3

Column sections

Step 5: Configure Offsets and Elevation

Enter the Transverse Offset [ft] and Bottom Elevation [ft] data as shown in the figure.

Offsets and elevation

Step 6: Configure FEM Settings

Navigate to the FEM tab to review or adjust finite element model settings.

FEM settings

Quick Tip: Transverse Offset Direction

Offset values use PGL (Project Geometry Line) as the reference point.

Offset reference

Verification

The completed pier columns are shown below.

Pier columns 3D view

Pier columns side view